Manager - Direct Tax

Description: Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of corporate income tax and international tax matters, including tax compliance, planning, transfer pricing, tax audits, and cross-border structuring. The role involves close coordination with finance, legal, and business teams to ensure efficient tax operations and adherence to global tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Tax:

- Manage preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns and advance tax computations.

- Ensure accurate tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and reporting in financial statements as per Ind AS / IFRS.

- Handle assessments, appeals, and liaise with tax authorities and external advisors.

- Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize effective tax rates.

International Tax:

- Manage cross-border tax issues including permanent establishment (PE), withholding taxes, and tax treaty benefits.

- Advise on Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), BEPS, and OECD guidelines.

- Support on global transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking, and compliance.

- Assist in designing efficient international tax structures for overseas subsidiaries and intercompany transactions.

- Evaluate tax implications of cross-border M&A, restructuring, and financing transactions.